Impact of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on training and well-being in subspecialty surgery: A national survey of cardiothoracic trainees in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has overwhelmed health care systems and disrupted routine care internationally. Health care workers face disruption to their work routines and professional development, as well as an elevated risk of infection and morbidity. We sought to establish the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being, practice, and progression of all trainees in cardiothoracic surgery in the United Kingdom.

Methods

A 31-item questionnaire was designed, validated, and disseminated via e-mail and an instant-messaging platform.

Results

In total, 76 (of 118, 64%) cardiothoracic surgical trainees responded, representing all training grades and programs nationally; 48 (63%) and 24 (32%) were concerned about their physical and mental health

SUBMITTER: Caruana EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7262521 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature